tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8104133255495114562024-03-18T12:58:25.028-07:00Mermaid House In Bluebird CanyonBluebird Canyon is home to beautiful gardens in a canyon setting. The location is Laguna Beach and this is the Mermaid House.Rachel Uchizonohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08027937666837395929noreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810413325549511456.post-55054240853768426952015-11-07T23:43:00.000-08:002015-11-08T09:20:55.815-08:00One Hundred Mile Feast<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Anneliese's school at the Willowbrook campus was the site of the One Hundred Mile Feast benefiting<br />
SEEDS art and education. <br />
<a href="http://seedsed.org/about/">SEEDS ART AND EDUCATION</a><br />
SEEDS emphasis is on environmental stewardship. Educating children by showing the relationship between gardens and growing food. Influencing generations of children to bond and take care of nature.</td></tr>
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The menu was prepared by Laguna Beach chefs with ingredients all sourced within 100 miles of the dining table.</div>
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Chefs include Lindsay Smith of Nirvana Grille, Debra Sims of Maro Wood Grill, Ryan Adams of 370 Common, Camron Woods of The Ranch, Jessica McLeish of Sourced Cuisine and Carli Savedra of Seed & Soil.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My two children were lucky and attended Anneliese's school through the 5th grade. The 5 acre campus is located<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">At every turn there is detail and charm that has taken years and layers of thoughtful addition.<br />There is not another place like it.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The swan has a glorious and artful pool. There are some very spectacular looking chickens.<br />
When my boys attended school in the Nineties, there were peacocks, pigs and llamas as well.<br />
Some things change. I didn't see the peacocks, but I did hear there are miniature ponies and alpacas. <br />
<a href="http://www.annelieseschools.com/campus_willowbrook.cfm">ANNELIESE'S SCHOOL WILLOWBROOK</a></td></tr>
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<br />Rachel Uchizonohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08027937666837395929noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810413325549511456.post-42655916112457771052015-10-31T16:15:00.000-07:002015-11-02T21:16:59.491-08:00Fall in Laguna<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The garden has some weak blooms. The heat and the Santa Ana winds<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I have surrendered to the morning glory vine. My garden is not resisting any more.<br />
My home will soon not be mine. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here's to new beginnings. Getting there is half the fun. My garden was a neglected solid dirt hill of<br />
waist high weeds. A blank canvas. When I look at what has grown so happily it gives me great joy<br />
and pleasure to pass it on.</td></tr>
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<br />Rachel Uchizonohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08027937666837395929noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810413325549511456.post-54789473032281222852015-10-08T21:41:00.000-07:002015-10-12T22:09:14.538-07:00Saying Good-Bye To The Mermaid House<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Mermaid House is up for sale!<br />
I am moving back East because it is time for a change.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love Laguna dearly but I need new surroundings. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Everywhere I live is beautiful. I will be taking the charm with me.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I am also taking my mermaid statue!<br />
The move will take place early next year. I am restoring a Victorian four square, brick home<br />
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Roanoke, Virginia.</td></tr>
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<br />Rachel Uchizonohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08027937666837395929noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810413325549511456.post-78922602925701524212015-06-20T00:19:00.000-07:002015-06-20T00:25:21.534-07:00The Fragrant Frog<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i> I am amazed and surprised by all the avocados in my two year old tree. </i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hiding behind the roses are some late blooming, white bearded iris. We have a different climate here, in Bluebird Canyon. Even my Jacaranda<br />
tree has not bloomed. Those purple flowers are everywhere in Orange County. My tree is a hold out.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The plump frog is back. He loves the Delores Hope roses. Only kind of rose that provides a good frog environment.<br />
Whatever that may be.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I went shopping at Katherine Story's hippie chic dress shop today and picked up a tapestry halter dress with sari border<br />
for opening night at the Sawdust Festival. On Sunday morning I am hanging paintings.<br />
I am very happy to be participating in the show this year!<br />
<a href="http://sawdustartfestival.org/artists-2/name/rachel-uchizono/">SAWDUST FESTIVAL</a><br />
My booth number is 245!</td></tr>
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<br />Rachel Uchizonohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08027937666837395929noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810413325549511456.post-76607924337064953712015-05-31T22:53:00.001-07:002015-06-05T23:51:05.760-07:00Laguna Charm<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5fPvImD-NhQ/VWvvp5_fGlI/AAAAAAAAG0c/nAlk8MJGZVY/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="638" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5fPvImD-NhQ/VWvvp5_fGlI/AAAAAAAAG0c/nAlk8MJGZVY/s640/1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here is a very charming house on Woodland Dr. in Laguna Beach. <br />
My very good friend, Greg Thorne lives here with his cat beauty, Freya.<br />
Greg is a jeweler and exhibits at the summer Sawdust Festival.<br />
<a href="http://sawdustartfestival.org/artists-2/name/greg-thorne/">SAWDUST FESTIVAL</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The house has a bohemian and whimsical soul.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiS07nrs0knpFH9H059xwOdQny9FlPoSJ0owwcpKJBjiEX4kezxFsdOpyBwPcF7tJjVHvLmmuHmJd4J424o1qd0q07j07R89_fpZxaG3QePlF2IYrOa75YHXla4sEENIMSLTinj6t2yjkN/s1600/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiS07nrs0knpFH9H059xwOdQny9FlPoSJ0owwcpKJBjiEX4kezxFsdOpyBwPcF7tJjVHvLmmuHmJd4J424o1qd0q07j07R89_fpZxaG3QePlF2IYrOa75YHXla4sEENIMSLTinj6t2yjkN/s640/3.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">There is color and texture everywhere you look!</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-O9UruIhB8BM/VWvvS8Rhg0I/AAAAAAAAG0E/8RShdtiF3mY/s1600/4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="638" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-O9UruIhB8BM/VWvvS8Rhg0I/AAAAAAAAG0E/8RShdtiF3mY/s640/4.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In the bedroom is a very large peacock and dahlia painting. I painted it for him almost ten years ago.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">There are happy blooms and koi fish in the garden.<br />
<a href="http://www.lavendercottagegardening.com/search/label/Mosaic%20Monday">Mosaic Monday</a><br />
<a href="http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/">Home Sweet Home</a><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTB2M3p2blhFvNvWtq2NFWqOzFWZKcEnoCDaYcYZ6Iacr_JIXn7I0Rhx_eM-mE7NaWzpqeS29m5eqCe3jAUDGPB-Rzol4tCt8js-LgN8Rk5ggdFq18rEVcrrH4AxBjXSEi5I34lBGazaJ8/s1600/PicMonkey+Collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTB2M3p2blhFvNvWtq2NFWqOzFWZKcEnoCDaYcYZ6Iacr_JIXn7I0Rhx_eM-mE7NaWzpqeS29m5eqCe3jAUDGPB-Rzol4tCt8js-LgN8Rk5ggdFq18rEVcrrH4AxBjXSEi5I34lBGazaJ8/s640/PicMonkey+Collage.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The light filters through stained glass windows and gives a surreal atmosphere to a place with big ships, Indian baskets and beadwork, Hopi pots and brass figures pointing and dancing in a melancholy ballet.<br />
What a wonderful world!</td></tr>
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<br />Rachel Uchizonohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08027937666837395929noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810413325549511456.post-80711817260770950732015-05-16T17:39:00.002-07:002015-05-18T07:57:48.598-07:00Czech Peacock Lamp & Goats In The Canyon<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Driving through the canyon, we saw a herd of goats! Fire prevention at it's cutest!<br />
<a href="http://www.lagunacanyon.org/">Laguna Canyon Wilderness Park</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-v_q_6cLBhjk/VVfg2POqNVI/AAAAAAAAGss/cQXtcigzs1g/s1600/2013-01-16%2B11.20.42.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-v_q_6cLBhjk/VVfg2POqNVI/AAAAAAAAGss/cQXtcigzs1g/s640/2013-01-16%2B11.20.42.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Having a lovely Saturday antiquing at the Orange Circle in Old Town.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here is my restoration project. I am going to Bohemian Crystal in downtown Los Angeles to find<br />
the replacements for this extremely damaged Czech peacock lamp.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpjr8YRKrqGAuUl2CO74wZzRTzAVdFBrGK9CpoImtRA2Gynjq5Ge7ZtgkMxg5r6BVAw3R9mLukKkFvDl3aQWvWAe5yrE6dCyWKT2uK16f11Dk5JKyVehlyd2JUSBek9KiZ7KgyaIu6Cv78/s1600/2013-01-16+07.30.31.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpjr8YRKrqGAuUl2CO74wZzRTzAVdFBrGK9CpoImtRA2Gynjq5Ge7ZtgkMxg5r6BVAw3R9mLukKkFvDl3aQWvWAe5yrE6dCyWKT2uK16f11Dk5JKyVehlyd2JUSBek9KiZ7KgyaIu6Cv78/s640/2013-01-16+07.30.31.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The garden is looking happy after yesterday's rain. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Picked up these amazingly large delphiniums at the English Garden in Laguna Beach.<br />
Hoping to have time this week to set up a still life.<br />
<a href="http://www.englishgardenflorals.com/">THE ENGLISH GARDEN</a><br />
<a href="http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/">Home Sweet Home</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here is my latest Laguna Canyon Painting.<br />
Feeling a little "blue" at Big Bend.<br />
<a href="http://www.racheluchizono.com/">Paintings by Rachel Uchizono</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.lavendercottagegardening.com/search/label/Mosaic%20Monday">Mosaic Monday</a></td></tr>
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<br />Rachel Uchizonohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08027937666837395929noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810413325549511456.post-51960069949278092042015-05-10T14:40:00.002-07:002015-05-10T14:40:44.943-07:00Happy Mother's Day!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br />Rachel Uchizonohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08027937666837395929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810413325549511456.post-35083853746813909042015-05-02T12:03:00.000-07:002015-05-04T23:18:50.716-07:00Laguna Garden Club Annual Tour<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #424242; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;">The walking tour took place near Bluebird Park, which is where the Mermaid House is located. Woods Cove is one of the first neighborhoods settled and is still filled with quaint beach cottages, mature trees and small scale newer homes. Our first stop was the Aloha house.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some of the gardens meandered and were decadent with their space and rolling lawns.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://lagunabeachgardenclub.org/LBGC/Home.html">Laguna Garden Club</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here are more Bluebird Canyon stunning views.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I like a combination of wild and controlled planting in the garden.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/">Home Sweet Home</a><br />
<a href="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/">Show and Tell Friday</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An added treat were painters in the gardens!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cynthia Britain painting a lovely figure in the garden.<br />
<a href="http://www.cynthiabritain.com/">CYNTHIA BRITAIN </a></td></tr>
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<br />Rachel Uchizonohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08027937666837395929noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810413325549511456.post-91800266904187154632015-04-10T22:47:00.000-07:002015-04-17T14:56:27.449-07:00Frog Town<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">If I had a choice, I would sleep in a rose, too.<br />
At night the canyon echos with the sound of frogs. <br />
It could be a million frogs. You would have to hear it to believe it.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: start;"> The Orchid Cactus (<span style="font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">Epiphyllum) is blooming.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Clematis loves Bluebird Canyon.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/">Home Sweet Home</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My favorite Iris loves to reproduce throughout the garden. I just move one bulb every year and<br />
a dozen more plants pop up. </td></tr>
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<br />Rachel Uchizonohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08027937666837395929noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810413325549511456.post-54002691763177738962015-04-04T10:37:00.001-07:002015-04-08T17:54:31.813-07:00Bluebird Canyon Garden (For Now) <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I threw some Nasturtium seeds in the dirt last year and they took over a portion of the yard.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">If fairies were going to live in the garden I guess this spot would be ideal.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The white wisteria has chosen the neighbors tree in the very upper corner of the property. The blossoms are so long and smell amazing! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The roses are a deep magenta.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">*</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We are cutting back on residential watering. 25% mandatory water reduction. Meanwhile development continues adding thousands of new homes and the farmers use 80% of California's water supply to grow alfalfa and almond trees. Nestle' is buying California's water to sell and hydraulic fracking continues across the state. The corruption and stupidity is beyond comprehension. We need sanity to return to our government. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.lavendercottagegardening.com/search/label/Mosaic%20Monday">Mosaic Monday</a><br />
<a href="http://back2basichealth.blogspot.com/">Tuesday's With A Twist</a></td></tr>
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<br />Rachel Uchizonohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08027937666837395929noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810413325549511456.post-29151336831780638092015-02-27T17:54:00.002-08:002015-03-02T19:24:45.799-08:00Chai Tea At The Mermaid House<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Father passed away on Christmas day and I have been too sad to write about<br />
the mermaid house.<br />
Spring is coming and some time has passed. I am treading carefully.</td></tr>
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In the early 1980’s my Indian friend, Kavita Vaswani taught
me to make a traditional Chai Masala Tea.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Sadly I have lost touch with Kavita (she is such a lovely
person) but I still make Chai tea and think of her.<o:p></o:p></div>
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This is my version, which is non-dairy and avoids overuse of
my hands yet still uses traditional ingredients.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Fresh peeled piece of raw root ginger<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 T. whole green cardamom pods<o:p></o:p></div>
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1T. whole cloves<o:p></o:p></div>
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1T. black peppercorns<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 cinnamon sticks<o:p></o:p></div>
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6 cups of water <o:p></o:p></div>
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4 bags Assam tea
(not the finest version)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Honey and/or raw sugar to taste<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 cups of nondairy milk of choice for the hot version<o:p></o:p></div>
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Or Organic Coconut Milk Creamer to taste for the cold
version<o:p></o:p></div>
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Preparation:<o:p></o:p></div>
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Combine the first six ingredients in a medium saucepan. Then bring liquid to a boil and simmer gently.
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When the cardamom
pods soften, I use a wooden spoon to press the pods against the pot to free the
black seeds. After 10 minutes remove from heat.
Add tea bags and steep for 5 minutes.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Discard tea bags. Add
raw sugar and/or honey to taste.<o:p></o:p></div>
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For hot tea:<o:p></o:p></div>
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You may add the nondairy milk of your choice. Or you can throw caution to the wind<o:p></o:p></div>
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by adding whole milk.
Bring tea to simmer over high heat until the sugar dissolves.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Strain the tea into a pot and serve hot.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Do not add milk. After
adding sugar, strain the tea into a large pitcher. After the tea cools<o:p></o:p></div>
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It is delicious served over ice with the coconut milk
creamer poured over the top to taste.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Remember, black pepper and cinnamon are natural
anti-inflammatories. <o:p></o:p><br />
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<a href="http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/">Charm of Home</a><br />
<a href="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/">My Romantic Home</a><br />
<a href="http://www.lavendercottagegardening.com/search/label/Mosaic%20Monday">Mosaic Monday</a><br />
<a href="http://ourworldtuesdaymeme.blogspot.com/">Our World Tuesday</a>Rachel Uchizonohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08027937666837395929noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810413325549511456.post-39454379441241101632014-11-01T11:29:00.003-07:002014-11-03T08:23:33.424-08:00Persimmons and Orchid<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beautiful Fall colors! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.racheluchizono.com/">PAINTINGS BY RACHEL</a><br />
"Fall Bounty" 36 x 36<br />
My first seasonal painting. I love Chinese lanterns<br />
Wish me luck today, I am starting a commission. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">November is here! I am so happy to have time to photograph the things I love. I am looking forward<br />
to Thanksgiving and time with family. Our family has changed this year with my Mother's passing and my Father being ill.<br />
It makes me appreciate family and close friends so much, its hard to describe the feeling. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My orchid bloomed this year! I think it loved all the hot weather. My friend, Rovena says it is good omen.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My persimmon tree has been plentiful. I have a mystery animal guest and we are taking turns at harvesting them.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><h1 class="firstHeading" id="firstHeading" lang="en" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border-bottom-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; font-family: 'Linux Libertine', Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 1.8em; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.3; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px; text-align: start;">
<span dir="auto">Czechoslovakian vase with frog: my newest edition.</span></h1>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My mantle is cluttered with persimmons and ornate glass. <br />
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tchotchke</h1>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.lavendercottagegardening.com/search/label/Mosaic%20Monday">Mosaic Monday</a></td></tr>
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<br />Rachel Uchizonohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08027937666837395929noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810413325549511456.post-5302711466976563222014-09-24T13:17:00.001-07:002014-09-24T13:17:51.583-07:00Fall Colors<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xggh1mv4vGU/VCMlmQA_VqI/AAAAAAAAFwY/KM9elaN3UL0/s1600/DSC03953.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xggh1mv4vGU/VCMlmQA_VqI/AAAAAAAAFwY/KM9elaN3UL0/s1600/DSC03953.JPG" height="492" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love the Fall colors and the silhouette of the birds decorating the French Victorian wedding display.<br />Had a really long Indian summer in Laguna this year. <br />Looking forward to a chill in the air.</td></tr>
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<br />Rachel Uchizonohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08027937666837395929noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810413325549511456.post-14620152234715508802014-08-04T00:04:00.000-07:002014-08-04T00:04:06.294-07:00Laguna Tropics <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FIBv8I2VVHM/U96A_tgBlUI/AAAAAAAAFj0/N4vf89CJ-LY/s1600/2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FIBv8I2VVHM/U96A_tgBlUI/AAAAAAAAFj0/N4vf89CJ-LY/s1600/2.JPG" height="640" width="492" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The dinner plate dahlia is taller than me. I have had to stake it twice.<br />
The garden is thriving this year.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Crepe Myrtle tree is blooming. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This morning is hot and sticky. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We have had rain the last three days. The weather feels like Florida not Laguna Beach.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Laguna is going tropical. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All this and badminton too! My son puts out Facebook posts and people<br />
show up for random badminton tournaments. Do you think I should try it?<br />
It would be interesting to see who shows up.</td></tr>
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<br />Rachel Uchizonohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08027937666837395929noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810413325549511456.post-60269137311376168922014-07-22T11:49:00.000-07:002014-07-22T11:54:04.870-07:00More Funky Purses<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-11edLFG07Tw/U86t3ZaiNxI/AAAAAAAAFfU/ghXC-Do1dAg/s1600/DSC03540.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-11edLFG07Tw/U86t3ZaiNxI/AAAAAAAAFfU/ghXC-Do1dAg/s1600/DSC03540.JPG" height="496" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My purses were once for sale at my Sawdust Festival booth during the summer but it got too hard<br />
for me to sew and use scissors. I had to make a choice either to make purses or paint. So I gave<br />
up making purses but I still am obsessed with antique textiles and putting them together in different combinations. </td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-N7OIamzHu8M/U86turJRAEI/AAAAAAAAFfM/V_KNZOvrD5g/s1600/DSC03534.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-N7OIamzHu8M/U86turJRAEI/AAAAAAAAFfM/V_KNZOvrD5g/s1600/DSC03534.JPG" height="638" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I used an old English tapestry for this purse and trimmed it with a border from India and fringe from<br />
Ubekistan. The Native American inspired concho is ornately stamped and set with a beautiful green<br />
turquoise stone. </td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2rCQ-eHgZKA/U86tmFVuEQI/AAAAAAAAFfE/9McZPiNTzz4/s1600/DSC03538.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2rCQ-eHgZKA/U86tmFVuEQI/AAAAAAAAFfE/9McZPiNTzz4/s1600/DSC03538.JPG" height="638" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I have kept my collection of fabrics and sometimes make purses for friends.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yTxNZ-NFssg/U86tdCSyIrI/AAAAAAAAFe8/p1EuYybClCQ/s1600/DSC03528.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yTxNZ-NFssg/U86tdCSyIrI/AAAAAAAAFe8/p1EuYybClCQ/s1600/DSC03528.JPG" height="640" width="512" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I call this one the "Elk Purse". There is a "gambler" concho and a beautifully stamped<br />
Broken Arrow turquoise oval concho, along with domed stamped concho on the leather strap.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-a9YuErNS2R0/U86tWMLngcI/AAAAAAAAFe0/dXz5mTx_tqk/s1600/DSC03543.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-a9YuErNS2R0/U86tWMLngcI/AAAAAAAAFe0/dXz5mTx_tqk/s1600/DSC03543.JPG" height="640" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mismatched concho on the strap adds a quirky touch.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKrh9RfpaCc3sP8Ejw6ewRuRZpOTV4xJuXun0drlEMHyofi3P_LH8wZY0Sysl6WfhLNe5iJOgsrusAq72WaM5GlhYfLst7WZikWUQEhQpuPaoQ3KtyDOi-3zLrHZECbTFV_0XFo92W8Vjy/s1600/DSC03518.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKrh9RfpaCc3sP8Ejw6ewRuRZpOTV4xJuXun0drlEMHyofi3P_LH8wZY0Sysl6WfhLNe5iJOgsrusAq72WaM5GlhYfLst7WZikWUQEhQpuPaoQ3KtyDOi-3zLrHZECbTFV_0XFo92W8Vjy/s1600/DSC03518.JPG" height="640" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This purse is my one dollar find at the consignment store. Of course it is my favorite and<br />
I have worn it out!</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCMKpoFXmxzlJGsfj_wmOemXVZW_fhH1BzhjD6ZWbt1BRNGywvT47BJ6egZHsB8p3y-S8C-0TtK0DXw4HpmDRtVelG6dyMnJARy8fj3tgAK2tgOvZlk9WHphhL-YaTXLVjfwqy6CbuyHuZ/s1600/DSC03523.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCMKpoFXmxzlJGsfj_wmOemXVZW_fhH1BzhjD6ZWbt1BRNGywvT47BJ6egZHsB8p3y-S8C-0TtK0DXw4HpmDRtVelG6dyMnJARy8fj3tgAK2tgOvZlk9WHphhL-YaTXLVjfwqy6CbuyHuZ/s1600/DSC03523.JPG" height="638" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The oval stamped domed concho is set with the most beautiful deep green turquoise stone.<br />
All the concho were made to order from master silversmith Greg Thorne.<br />
<a href="http://www.gregthornejewelry.com/">GREG THORNE TURQUOISE</a></td></tr>
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<br />Rachel Uchizonohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08027937666837395929noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810413325549511456.post-65068677969408266382014-06-30T22:04:00.000-07:002014-07-04T21:57:02.071-07:00Flowers In Bluebird Canyon<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBUjZHwN3GLS0tRPhBgr6hO4hykRdcp8hyv7lypaSujJHSDZnJzunCYHKi2gjrC6NMg8ppIA9M2gvaRBebbXAeHNHkHNm4If34QdI17ksPX77DNV4TDmNlXeEJZe-2fhsGhOKawtdSLVCG/s1600/DSC03367.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBUjZHwN3GLS0tRPhBgr6hO4hykRdcp8hyv7lypaSujJHSDZnJzunCYHKi2gjrC6NMg8ppIA9M2gvaRBebbXAeHNHkHNm4If34QdI17ksPX77DNV4TDmNlXeEJZe-2fhsGhOKawtdSLVCG/s1600/DSC03367.JPG" height="638" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Dinner Plate Dahlia's are having a very good year.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://floralfridayfoto.blogspot.se/2014/07/fff137-st-johns-wort.html">Floral Friday</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig2YejnQ-rOAKq13JyxmkA0twozJwee0ZgtVNEDePmpG9CX7Y9aerCPLSzNTOi5T_hmFwhgAen3DRX_5ry5bYPTQOskf97hNSlavt0apuDPFZdDYwRqsYNF-dKeGUnzJx_61o8tXib9tlj/s1600/DSC03193.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig2YejnQ-rOAKq13JyxmkA0twozJwee0ZgtVNEDePmpG9CX7Y9aerCPLSzNTOi5T_hmFwhgAen3DRX_5ry5bYPTQOskf97hNSlavt0apuDPFZdDYwRqsYNF-dKeGUnzJx_61o8tXib9tlj/s1600/DSC03193.JPG" height="638" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Every Dahlia I have ever planted is coming up this summer. These are the early bloomers.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aQHlPvL2JtM/U7I7oQ-JqdI/AAAAAAAAFV8/p-8B5cYTnd8/s1600/DSC03360.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aQHlPvL2JtM/U7I7oQ-JqdI/AAAAAAAAFV8/p-8B5cYTnd8/s1600/DSC03360.JPG" height="590" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The roses have rallied a second time and are blooming profusely.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2R0O7JEYqo0/U7I7buFA45I/AAAAAAAAFV0/u6n5Ht7R5pM/s1600/DSC03362.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2R0O7JEYqo0/U7I7buFA45I/AAAAAAAAFV0/u6n5Ht7R5pM/s1600/DSC03362.JPG" height="638" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These roses are too heavy for these thin stems.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BL4aydA5kI0/U7I7KzQ9QAI/AAAAAAAAFVs/GsiI4S7lrlw/s1600/DSC03376.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BL4aydA5kI0/U7I7KzQ9QAI/AAAAAAAAFVs/GsiI4S7lrlw/s1600/DSC03376.JPG" height="640" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I have five Angel's Trumpet Trees. Two trees are white and three are yellow. I would like to<br />
add a pink and a red one. I know they exist!</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9nO92soKbGQ/U7I65g-cX0I/AAAAAAAAFVk/WhXSzf_ZqyU/s1600/DSC03375.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9nO92soKbGQ/U7I65g-cX0I/AAAAAAAAFVk/WhXSzf_ZqyU/s1600/DSC03375.JPG" height="498" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The trumpet flowers have a sweet smell and buzz all day with bees. There is a healthy<br />
population of bees in Bluebird Canyon. I do my part and plant many flowers!</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="http://www.adelightsomelife.com/2014/07/home-garden-thursday-6.html"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jR6STgg1GMk/U7I6dnNDjCI/AAAAAAAAFVc/dAOTMAN2HFY/s1600/DSC03349.JPG" height="472" width="640" /></a></span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Angel's Trumpet Tree has exploded with poisonous flowers!<br />
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<a href="http://www.adelightsomelife.com/2014/07/home-garden-thursday-6.html">Home and Garden Thursday</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3ve6yhviaAugnUOSU9GIlLmuhfOHB-Qc0auu7ojWwlCkO5BZV6q20zpNOsMpSk26OyUlJXI38HyTCFqFuBPmfwPwp3Z5WbeMAS3IFLRtSIcyq9A80l3g3whC-57ezwzNU1nUb8Ik0BDl9/s1600/DSC03355.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3ve6yhviaAugnUOSU9GIlLmuhfOHB-Qc0auu7ojWwlCkO5BZV6q20zpNOsMpSk26OyUlJXI38HyTCFqFuBPmfwPwp3Z5WbeMAS3IFLRtSIcyq9A80l3g3whC-57ezwzNU1nUb8Ik0BDl9/s1600/DSC03355.JPG" height="638" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Champa tree is from India and is known for its heady fragrance. <br />
Also called the Joy<br />
Perfume Tree, Champa flowers are used to make the world's<br />
most expensive perfume. I planted this tree two years ago and it is enormous.<br />
The Joy Perfume Tree is getting ready to bloom and the air smells so sweet.</td></tr>
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<br />Rachel Uchizonohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08027937666837395929noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810413325549511456.post-64812623757282594392014-06-14T10:04:00.001-07:002014-06-15T21:21:55.578-07:00What's Growing In The Garden<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-0_wHKt7DtNprzkX2PnQ90w8gbuwK4ntTTusPesGKW5CHhp1o53XIgm89TfOj5SSYlxJ9CrtCwdLiOucVTa0Ti022Mj-a2xTKWvHylF8PhwujY3gYRmNiTnBM3ADAxmIFRL6DzBDEaEyH/s1600/DSC03021.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-0_wHKt7DtNprzkX2PnQ90w8gbuwK4ntTTusPesGKW5CHhp1o53XIgm89TfOj5SSYlxJ9CrtCwdLiOucVTa0Ti022Mj-a2xTKWvHylF8PhwujY3gYRmNiTnBM3ADAxmIFRL6DzBDEaEyH/s1600/DSC03021.JPG" height="638" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The 4th of July rose is ready for summer!<br />
<a href="http://www.dwellings-theheartofyourhome.com/">Amaze Me Monday</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yA1FvaOtZnc/U5v39pEkTbI/AAAAAAAAFIE/Eayu6u3xQvU/s1600/DSC03066.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yA1FvaOtZnc/U5v39pEkTbI/AAAAAAAAFIE/Eayu6u3xQvU/s1600/DSC03066.JPG" height="638" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Canna lily is new in the garden.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The clematis vine is winding around and looking super happy!</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-m9jfH2XKbc4/U5v3h-IYlhI/AAAAAAAAFH0/KB52WC0Wyws/s1600/DSC03056.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-m9jfH2XKbc4/U5v3h-IYlhI/AAAAAAAAFH0/KB52WC0Wyws/s1600/DSC03056.JPG" height="638" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">There are more poppies than ever!</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh36A1cH5svOACvRu_AX4nsIX8e7NzyCELd6IHhmTmMcg2M4SyyxvEAIW1LrMxFl_uNIL-bCkEszOL16g75lIE-vgKYIaF6yMyXtoHbGPF9mVS3QyY2CudltGQnmJY94A767lj-GbNcAdUP/s1600/DSC03043.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh36A1cH5svOACvRu_AX4nsIX8e7NzyCELd6IHhmTmMcg2M4SyyxvEAIW1LrMxFl_uNIL-bCkEszOL16g75lIE-vgKYIaF6yMyXtoHbGPF9mVS3QyY2CudltGQnmJY94A767lj-GbNcAdUP/s1600/DSC03043.JPG" height="640" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here is a barrel of sunflowers and zinnias. </td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rLNuRuLzuYo/U5v3Ljf30NI/AAAAAAAAFHk/U_I_wBV91Ww/s1600/DSC03015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rLNuRuLzuYo/U5v3Ljf30NI/AAAAAAAAFHk/U_I_wBV91Ww/s1600/DSC03015.JPG" height="636" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These are the first dahlia's of the year. It's always a surprise when they bloom because they are<br />
too big and beautiful to be real.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-seaqfqD24Ps/U5v3ASW0quI/AAAAAAAAFHc/gl_A9M5T_0k/s1600/DSC03093.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-seaqfqD24Ps/U5v3ASW0quI/AAAAAAAAFHc/gl_A9M5T_0k/s1600/DSC03093.JPG" height="638" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The hollyhocks look like fluffy pink carnations. They are taller than me now. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The tomatoes and weed are maturing fast!</td></tr>
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<br />Rachel Uchizonohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08027937666837395929noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810413325549511456.post-19282390398095213752014-06-01T20:28:00.000-07:002014-06-17T21:58:21.818-07:00Feeling Festive<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This week I am featuring a new painting on the mantle! I found a vintage frame in my collection and it was a perfect<br />
fit for this painting. I used to go to the farms in Irvine and set up and paint the Eucalyptus trees that<br />
were planted as a windbreak. There are not many trees left today. Instead there are many new housing developments.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On display is my Mother's lalique purple butterfly and a yellow teapot I found hidden in her cupboard.<br />
Corinne did not like yellow and used to eject any yellow flowers from the house. The teapot met a similar fate<br />
and was banished to the very back of a shelf. At first I thought it was broken and then I realized it was just yellow.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-G9J0VvSpwoE/U4vtS2-DkmI/AAAAAAAAE-8/gXa6aOTo7SE/s1600/DSC02736.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-G9J0VvSpwoE/U4vtS2-DkmI/AAAAAAAAE-8/gXa6aOTo7SE/s1600/DSC02736.JPG" height="602" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I had a very small cactus that was root bound, so I planted it in the ground. Now it is an enormous tree. It gets white<br />
giant orchid like flowers that are spectacular and last for a day.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LG-ZUzllBFM/U4vs2q_MOqI/AAAAAAAAE-4/boQO6kH6TTE/s1600/2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LG-ZUzllBFM/U4vs2q_MOqI/AAAAAAAAE-4/boQO6kH6TTE/s1600/2.JPG" height="424" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My garden is looking extremely festive. Summer is officially here!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.com/">Mosaic Monday</a></td></tr>
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<a href="http://boogieboardcottage.blogspot.com/">Masterpiece Monday</a>Rachel Uchizonohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08027937666837395929noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810413325549511456.post-90546606214505512912014-05-25T23:06:00.000-07:002014-05-30T09:51:10.114-07:00Canyon View<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qk8YogjcqZQ/U4LWPZhZMsI/AAAAAAAAE6w/ygcBSGH-oT4/s1600/DSC02585.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qk8YogjcqZQ/U4LWPZhZMsI/AAAAAAAAE6w/ygcBSGH-oT4/s1600/DSC02585.JPG" height="638" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Everyday there is a new poppy blooming in the garden. This week my house got a treat as well!</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uH6HK4lv3Fs/U4LV97JuuNI/AAAAAAAAE6s/1DWpzJfKaZI/s1600/DSC02523.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uH6HK4lv3Fs/U4LV97JuuNI/AAAAAAAAE6s/1DWpzJfKaZI/s1600/DSC02523.JPG" height="638" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My kitchen windows were rusted and the glass was cracked. So I made the leap and <br />
ordered new windows! The house was built in 1948 and these look like the originals.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">*</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My home is three stories clinging to a cliff overlooking a large garden. The kitchen is on the top and I<br />
feel like I<br />
am on a great sailing ship</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lxw-dAxbYh8/U4LbDkO4F5I/AAAAAAAAE64/uslU7ZDeREI/s1600/Fotor0525231056.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lxw-dAxbYh8/U4LbDkO4F5I/AAAAAAAAE64/uslU7ZDeREI/s1600/Fotor0525231056.png" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.com/">Mosaic Monday</a><br />
<a href="http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/">Home sweet home</a></td></tr>
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<br />Rachel Uchizonohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08027937666837395929noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810413325549511456.post-23069913018266655142014-05-19T09:29:00.005-07:002014-05-23T22:24:05.954-07:00Art In The Park In Beverly HIlls<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Would you buy a painting from this woman?</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I spent the weekend at the Beverly Hills Art in the Park. It was a beautiful show. I rented an SUV and<br />
transported everything with the help of my friend Terry Reno.<br />
We spent the evenings in West Hollywood and had some wonderful dinners at <a href="http://tortillarepublic.com/west-hollywood-california/">Tortilla Republic</a>. Dropped in on<br />
an art opening at <a href="http://www.louissternfinearts.com/newsite/pages/contact.html">Louis Stern Fine Arts</a>. Terry and I know Jean Stern, so it made it seem like a small world in the<br />
"big city" to run into his brother.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ai0rE-pcboU/U3ou11WFg-I/AAAAAAAAE2Y/3v4Hyzarn3Q/s1600/3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ai0rE-pcboU/U3ou11WFg-I/AAAAAAAAE2Y/3v4Hyzarn3Q/s1600/3.JPG" height="476" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I am so happy to be home. This is the view from my deck.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VlVjcnFBhto/U3oqp7DufyI/AAAAAAAAE2E/yPYFLOM7M-g/s1600/Fotor051985958.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VlVjcnFBhto/U3oqp7DufyI/AAAAAAAAE2E/yPYFLOM7M-g/s1600/Fotor051985958.png" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Poppies and roses are the grand event in the garden!<br />
<a href="http://dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.com/">Mosaic Monday</a><br />
<a href="http://www.jenniferrizzo.com/2014/05/fabulous-creative-friday-linky-party.html">Fabulous creative Friday</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These hybrid poppies are spectacular! I hope they last a while. The heat wave has let up and the garden is relieved.</td></tr>
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<br />Rachel Uchizonohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08027937666837395929noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810413325549511456.post-84706297776470787212014-05-08T00:03:00.002-07:002014-05-11T22:02:37.759-07:00A Beautiful Day In Bluebird Canyon<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is my favorite view of the redwood trees at the top of the garden, framed by enormous Cypress sentinels. I also have fig trees, persimmon trees , pomegranate trees, an apricot tree, an avocado tree and two plum trees. There is still room for more.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The garden is full of frolicking humming birds. Generations of humming bird families have "that blonde lady" in their DNA. They are very nervy and buzz around me in a crazy, familiar way. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The pomegranate tree is feeling lucky this year. I hope the blossoms stay put and develop into fruit!<br />
My garden calms my soul with it's peaceful gloriously beautiful abundance of spring. And so far no bunnies!</td></tr>
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<br />Rachel Uchizonohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08027937666837395929noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810413325549511456.post-47044986408937488502014-04-27T22:53:00.001-07:002014-05-02T09:04:53.116-07:00Funky Purses<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sometimes I get the urge to make purses and bags. I love combining beaded medallions with Navajo<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Leather straps with silver conchos and fringe will always be my favorite theme and style for a bag.<br />
I make them extra long so they go across the shoulder and rest on the hip.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I call this purse the "Barbara".<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love animal prints, especially leopard. Antique chairs are especially<br />
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A camel bag from Uzbekistan completes the look.<br />
I collect antique ethnic textiles and anything with tassels!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">*<a href="http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/">Home sweet home</a></td></tr>
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<br />Rachel Uchizonohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08027937666837395929noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810413325549511456.post-6399500875701322152014-04-14T00:26:00.001-07:002014-04-17T00:29:31.011-07:00Delores Hope Roses And Sea Anemone Vase<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.com/">Mosaic Monday</a><br />
<a href="http://creativecountrymom.blogspot.com/">Home Sweet Garden</a> <a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/">Wow us Wednesday </a><br />
<a href="http://www.frommyfrontporchtoyours.com/">Treasure hunt Thursday</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sea anemone vase by Paulette Adams over at the<br />
<a href="http://summerlandcottagestudio.blogspot.com/">Summerland Cottage</a><br />
I love this vase!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Super cute vintage sea shell tea set and Delores Hope roses. They are my favorite rose, with great coral and<br />
red hues and featuring big cabbage blooms.</td></tr>
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<br />Rachel Uchizonohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08027937666837395929noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810413325549511456.post-89855482828835821882014-04-06T21:47:00.000-07:002014-04-10T00:07:45.683-07:00Lilac Bush<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.com/">Mosaic Monday</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jG2zba8rIl4/U0IroUUxx_I/AAAAAAAAEiA/2GzYziIZhJY/s1600/ok.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jG2zba8rIl4/U0IroUUxx_I/AAAAAAAAEiA/2GzYziIZhJY/s1600/ok.JPG" height="640" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I found this charming painting at Vanessa Rothe's studio. The artist's work was featured in the show<br />
Realism Without Borders, a traveling exhibit of paintings by Russian, American, Ukrainian, French and German<br />
artists.<br />
<a href="http://www.realismwithoutborders.com/">Realism Without Borders</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blog.thepinkpagoda.us/">Blue and White Bash at the Pink Pagoda</a><br />
<a href="http://www.frommyfrontporchtoyours.com/">Treasure Hunt Thursday</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ondp1H7e6cQ/U0IrSwP0iQI/AAAAAAAAEh4/t1y2XNZyjso/s1600/yse.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ondp1H7e6cQ/U0IrSwP0iQI/AAAAAAAAEh4/t1y2XNZyjso/s1600/yse.JPG" height="640" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This beautiful painting is by Russian painter Volkov Daniil entitled "Lilac Bush".<br />
<a href="http://repinart.blogspot.com/2013/10/contemporary-artist-daniil-volkov.html">Volkov Daniil</a></td></tr>
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